The Izmit Harbour Master stopped berthing permissions (orders) for all vessels calling Safi International Terminal from 23:59 hours local time on 30 December until further notifice, due to a dispute between Dekas/MedMarine (pilotage) and Safi International Terminal.For further details or information about operations in Turkey contact GAC Turkey at turkey@gac.com

Seaman’s visa

Monday, January 2, 2017, Turkey

Effective from 1 January 2017, the transit seaman’s visa (issued upon arrival) for crew single entry/exit to/from Turkey will be applied as 400.80 TL (apprx 114 USD) per person.For information about operations in Turkey contact GAC Turkey at turkey@gac.com

Entry permission for weekends/holidays

Monday, January 2, 2017, Tutunciftlik, Turkey

From 1 January 2017, Tutunciftlik TUPRAS terminal is not providing permission of entry during holidays and weekends. All entry permissions must be arranged in advance during weekdays.For information about operations in Turkey contact GAC Turkey at turkey@gac.com